Hey Golfers!

I've got a set of old irons that I play with, I can't hit a driver or a wood off a tee to save my life. I'll tee off with a 4 or 5 iron and save myself the embarrassment (and strokes) of slicing into the woods.

They're really old, I played with them when I was in High school. I don't play often enough to justify spending the money on new ones, but at the same time, If I had clubs that better fit me, I'd play a better game and probably play more often....its a nice little quandary I'm in.  I'm anxious to play this year. I didn't even swing a club last season. 

what type of clubs would you recommend for a beginner golfer?

edit- beginner as in i've played a few times in the past, it was interesting but not the greatest thing since sliced bread and i'd like to get into it


Edited by GI JOES SON - 22 March 2010 at 8:36pm

GI JOES SON wrote: what type of clubs would you recommend for a beginner golfer? edit- beginner as in i've played a few times in the past, it was interesting but not the greatest thing since sliced bread and i'd like to get into it

If you're looking for a new set of clubs go to a place like Golfsmith or what not that has a big selection of used clubs.   Find some irons that fit you and the nice thing about stores like that is you can try and hit some balls with them.  Once you've got irons get a 3 and/or a 5 wood and a putter, and perhaps a wedge for short play.  You don't need a driver, as a beginner you can knock the ball with a wood with less frustration than a driver will provide.

That said my bag contains:

 Cobra SS 427 Driver
 Taylor Made RAC OS2 Graphite Irons
 Two random sand/ high angle wedges that came with the irons, bought used
 Putters a Ping, it gets the job done.

I played a ton when I was at school, 12 bucks for 9 holes and a cart, which made it less frustrating to suck ;).  But I plan on playing this summer too, its more expensive however since I'm back up here, I might play some par 3 courses to shake the dust off my iron game

TaylorMade driver
offbrand 3W
PING irons
Fun-land putter (literally stolen from a putt-putt course)

My brother borrowed my putter about a year ago, still hasn't returned it. I can't wait for the ground to dry out here. Some really sweet twilight deals.

I don't care for hybrid irons either. I can't hit them. I am perfectly capable of hitting down with an iron, so its no biggie anyway.


Edited by The Guy - 23 March 2010 at 5:00am

What kind of clubs can you recommend against home invaders?


Cheating spouses?


Unruly children?


The minority couple across the street?

Our season is coming to a close. But cheap golf during the summer, If you can stand 115 heat.

I played for the first time last summer and I loved it. I went with 3 friends who golf quite a bit and they tried to help me out, but I've played baseball for the past, i don't know, 11 years of my life. I have a baseball-esque swing. Also, my 9 iron hits to farther than my driver. I have no clue why. I tried other drivers too.

I used my dad's set of mostly knock-offs and raffle winnings. Some of the irons were way too short for me.